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Cesar A. Castro

Reno,NV
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Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team and leadership member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chewy Fulfillment Center

Problem Solver/Forklift Operator
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Unload products from delivery trucks and organized in docks for receivers to easily process for other departments.
  • Received products using RF scanner, accounting for correct amount of products and removal of any damaged goods. Efficiently organize products into pallets and wrapped for safe transport to other departments and locations of storage.
  • Using Korber and HighJump, eliminate and resolve virtual and physical loss or misplacement of products in warehouse. Assist other forklift operators and receivers for the proper delivery and accounting of products.

Charles River Laboratories

Research Associate
01.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted in processing of over 60 samples across 8 studies on a weekly basis by PBMC isolating methods and analysis of biomarker tagging via antibodies and Flow Cytometry with minimal supervision.
  • Performed all duties following GCP, GLP, OSHA, and FDA regulations as well as recording raw data in detail and organized manner to facilitate reconstruction of processes or studies if necessary.
  • Assisted in multiple PBMC and immunology studies involved in the development and safety testing of new drugs that were in process for approval or have been approved by the FDA.

USA Technologies, LLC / Born Industrial, LLC

Foreman / Lead Laborer / Time Keeper
02.2013 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Set schedules and ordered work for maximum efficiency at each site.
  • Led crews of 20+ (depending on task and project), planned work and distributed daily assignments. Contributed to the early completion of projects with minimal recorded incidents.
  • Maintained ideal safety standards and consistently low accident records.
  • Trained new employees in the proper use of equipment and PPE, how to perform tasks safely, and how to identify and communicate hazards.
  • Served as an extension of administrations by keeping record of employee performance, attendance, and documentation of activities and incidents in projects. Effectively worked with administration, contractors, and subcontractors for the distribution of employee payments and hiring or layoffs as necessary.

Iberville Insulation

Lead Laborer
06.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Trained new laborers in crew procedures and specific work such as housekeeping, use of tools and equipments, proper mix of paint, and understanding of ISOs.
  • Using proper and safety techniques, painted pipes and structures in high altitudes, underground, and around equipments. Served as QC to ensure that all paint jobs met standards set by contractors and the state of Texas.
  • Managed a team of 10+ employees, contributing to the early completion of project with minimal incidents.

Fluor Daniels, LLC

Lead Laborer / Pipefitter Apprentice
02.2014 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Organized and directed groups of laborers for completion of daily tasks and hand-off for following shifts.
  • Assisted in housekeeping and distribution of water and materials to laborers and craftsmen.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed pipes according to ISOs and management instructions.
  • Managed a crew of 7 employees to distribute water and utility support for over 700+ employees in a newly-built unit. During time as foreman, no incidents were reported and 100% completion of task was consistently reported 3 hours before end of shift.
  • Due to excellent performance, was given the opportunity to train as a Foreman and apprentice in Pipefitting while at the project.

Education

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science from Molecular And Cellular Biology
08.2017 - 12.2020

University Overview

  • Dean's List Fall 2018 - Fall 2020
  • Phi Mu Alpha (Music Fraternity) Member
  • Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) Member
  • Elected to Vice President for Student Government in 2014
  • 3.4 GPA
  • Research Project: Prevalance of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments of Houston and Surrounding Areas, Downstream antibiotic resistance increase due to industrial and agricultural entities.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Proficiency with multiple software programs (Microsoft, Python, C, and more)
  • Proficiency in mathematics, biology, and organic chemistry
  • Understanding of OSHA, FDA, GCP, and GLP standards and regulations
  • Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments, time constraints, and business needs

References

Dylan Brandon

Associate Laboratory Operations Specialist

Charles River Laboratories

(775) 276-2705


Kathryn Hoffman

Lead Analyst, Cell Culture

Charles River Laboratories

(775) 453-8116


Veronica Carbajal

Time Keeper, Manager

Born Industrial, LLC

(346) 813 - 0551

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Timeline

Problem Solver/Forklift Operator

Chewy Fulfillment Center
11.2022 - Current

Research Associate

Charles River Laboratories
01.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Laborer

Iberville Insulation
06.2019 - 02.2020

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Bachelor of Science from Molecular And Cellular Biology
08.2017 - 12.2020

Lead Laborer / Pipefitter Apprentice

Fluor Daniels, LLC
02.2014 - 04.2016

Foreman / Lead Laborer / Time Keeper

USA Technologies, LLC / Born Industrial, LLC
02.2013 - 04.2020
Cesar A. Castro